All of our Acupuncture practitioners hold a minimum of a master’s degree in East Asian Medicine and are certified by both the national and state professional boards.

Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system unto itself. Through an evolution of more than two thousand years, there are many lineages and approaches to diagnostics and treatment. While our practitioners offer different styles, they are all well equipped to support you in reaching any of your health goals. We work together as an integrated team, and many patients of BAP will work with multiple practitioners.

Stephanie Destina, DACM, L.Ac. (she/her) is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist in New York. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology/pre-medicine from the University of Hartford. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science. She believes the integration of Eastern and Western medicine is the best approach for optimal health for mind, body, and spirit. She has been mentored by a renowned fertility acupuncture specialist and has clinical training in weight management, pediatric care, orthopedics, and HIV/AIDS. Her focus is in fertility enhancement, pregnancy support, eye disorders, endometriosis, pain management, PCOS, and irregular/painful periods. She also utilizes gua sha, aroma-acupoint therapy, moxibustion, and crystal/sound therapies in her treatments when needed. Her passion is to create a happy and calming environment for all her patients. 

* Please note that Stephanie does not offer cupping in her treatments.

Nicole Matteini, L.Ac. (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. She received her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, her health coach training certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, her bachelor's in Psychology at Fordham University, and completed a health and community comparative study abroad program with Students in International Training. She first came to the field as a patient, introduced to acupuncture by her yoga teacher, over a decade ago. Nicole works to meet patients where they are and takes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. She approaches treatments from an evidence-based perspective as well as an esoteric and spiritual angle. She explains and creates care plans based on how each patient best receives information. Outside of the office you can find her reading, cooking at home, or listening to way too many podcasts. She uses cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and e-stim in her treatments.

Carolyn Kweon, L.Ac. (she/her) received her Master of Science from Pacific College of Health and Science.  She discovered Acupuncture while trying to heal a sports injury during her college athletic years.  She believes in healing the mind and body, as by treating both sped up her recovery process.  Her focuses are on orthopedic disorders such as pain management, pre and post-operative surgeries, as well as psycho-emotional disorders such as stress, anxiety, and depression.  She also treats dermatology, women's health/GYN disorders, and healthy aging.  She utilizes trigger point therapy, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and e-stim therapies when appropriate.  She is currently pursuing her Doctorate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.

Davin Ramlogan, L.Ac. (he/him) is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. He received his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS). His journey began in healthcare with the advice of his spiritual master who taught him the value of serving humanity through the healing arts. He has a strong focus in the practice of Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture, having studied under her direct student, Vidhya Rojanavongse. After his graduation from PCHS, he continued to develop that style of acupuncture through his apprenticeship with Paul Rathe. He also enjoys incorporating the use of trigger points into his treatments.  He is a member of the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association. He received his Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Diploma from master herbalist and world-renowned clinician in the field of dermatology and Chinese Medicine, Mazin Al-Khafaji. He has also apprenticed with Dr. Joseph Alban, another Chinese Medicine Dermatologist.  Davin incorporates a variety of modalities when appropriate into his treatments including moxibustion, tui na, cupping, electroacupuncture and gua sha.

Emily Hager, L.Ac. (she/her) is a queer licensed acupuncturist and registered yoga teacher. She received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture for Pacific College of Health and Science and has been teaching yoga for the past eleven years. She found Chinese Medicine through her yoga practice and was fascinated by its theory, applications, and ability to facilitate change. Emily offers therapeutic acupuncture treatments, tools of perspective, and practical movement techniques to ease physical, mental and emotional pains. Her approach is centered around listening, with the intention of helping patients build a safe and sustainable relationship with their physical, mental and emotional bodies. Emily specializes in stress, anxiety, depression, nervous system dysregulation, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, fatigue and musculoskeletal pain. She incorporates electroacupuncture, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and trigger release in treatments.

Carmen Rodriguez, Reiki Practitioner (she/her) is a queer, New York born and raised Reiki practitioner and yoga teacher. She received her Reiki Level 1 and 2 attunement at Minka Brooklyn with Aki Baker and Manu Del Prete, completed her 200hr yoga training at Sacred Brooklyn, and has completed yoga mentorships at Sky Ting and Flying Tree Yoga in Medellin, Colombia. In both her yoga classes and Reiki sessions, she likes to incorporate elements of tarot and astrology.

dee Toussaint (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in dance and film. They began their movement journey as a competitive gymnast before progressing to dance and Pilates. dee graduated with a BFA in Dance from The University of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA. In 2022, they received their certification in Pilates Reformer from Pilates, Health, & Dance by Everlea. Then in 2024, they discovered the joys of one-on-one assisted stretching. dee is motivated by their artistry and seeks to find new approaches within wellness and movement. Through stretch therapy, they hope to provide tailored somatic experiences that both inspire and challenge people of any background.

Reception

Karina Robles (she/her) was born in Mexico and raised in Brooklyn. She has worked in a variety of customer service-oriented roles, including a recent position as an assistant manager for an acupuncture clinic in Manhattan prior to the pandemic. She’s currently studying to become a licensed acupuncturist. You’re most likely to spot her around Brooklyn coffee shops reading and studying.

Diana Law (she/her) has worked in Brooklyn for more than 10 years within a range of settings from education and yoga to small business and tech. Throughout, she carries a passion for process and strives to develop ones that are organic, straightforward, collaborative, and efficient. Diana has benefited immensely from spaces that value a holistic approach to health and community. Therefore, working in those spaces operationally allows her to meaningfully participate and give back. In daily life, Diana enjoys trying new foods, walking dogs, and finding art that speaks to her.

Greer De Maglie (they/them) has lived and worked in New York for fifteen years. They have experience in art education and wellness spaces. They value collaborating to create atmospheres of warmth, communication, and understanding. They enjoy making and reading comics, tarot, biking, and spending time in NYC parks and gardens.

Isabella Lennert (she/her) is a Master Student of Acupuncture at Pacific College of Health and Science in New York. Previously she worked as a Body therapist in Berlin, Germany, helping people shift their attention between mind and body, notice where stress or tightly held emotions might reside, and how they might move with them rather than against them. She likes to spend her spare time in the park with her kids, reading or visiting new places.

FOUNDER

Sarah Chase Natan, LAc (she/her) began her exploration of Chinese Medicine at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2002 and graduated with a master’s degree in 2006 after spending more than a year living and studying in southern China. She is a nationally certified herbalist and shiatsu practitioner as well as a NY state-licensed acupuncturist. She has been fortunate to learn medicine traditions with Heiner Freuhoff, Lonny Jarret, Thea Elijah, Hua Ching Ni, the Wu Sheng’an family in Xi’an, and the good elders of the Secoya community Northeastern Ecuador. A thorough pulse diagnosis guides her acupuncture, body work, and herbal treatments as Sarah hopes to encourage the highest expression of health and wellbeing in all the people she works with. Serving through community acupuncture in Brooklyn for over seven years and treating in South and Central America for the past four years, Sarah has assisted thousands of people with many different needs and confidently treats everything from body pain to babesiosis to broken heart, wholeheartedly and without hesitation. She started Brooklyn Acupuncture Project in 2017 and is grateful for the community for making it the amazing place it is!